The neighbor's collie has just come into 9-month-old Lawrence's room.He's never seen a dog before and doesn't know how to respond.When Lawrence's father seems happy to see the dog,Lawrence smiles.His reaction is an example of
A)visual acuity.
B)temperament.
C)self-recognition.
D)social referencing.

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Lawrence's smiling reaction when he sees his father happy to see the dog suggests that he is using social referencing, which means that he is observing and interpreting the actions and emotions of others to determine how to respond to the situation.

The Neighbor's Collie Has Just Come into 9-Month-Old Lawrence's Room